President Muhammadu Buhari is set to proceed on a
10-day vacation beginning from Monday next week.
Buhari disclosed this in a letter, read by the
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, during plenary today, Thursday 19, 2017.
The letter says during the vacation which is part of the presidents 2017 annual leave, the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is to
act as President.
In a statement Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the
President on Media and Publicity said, President Buhari will depart for London
on Thursday 19th, two working days before his leave is due to
commence.
Adesina added
that while in London, President Buhari would undergo routine medical checkup.
“President Muhammadu
Buhari leaves for the United Kingdom today on a short leave, which is part of
his annual vacation. He is expected to resume work on February 6, 2017.”
“During the vacation, the President will also
undergo routine medical check-ups.”
“In line with Section
145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the President of the Senate, and
Speaker, House of Representatives, have been duly communicated.”
“While away, the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, will perform the
functions of the Office of the President”.
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